TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1855·George A. Smith·Apostle
   For instance, in the year 1849, a company of Missourians passing through the country to California, shot a number of squaws, for the sake of stealing their horses, and pursued their journey. This produced enmity among the Indians towards the white men.
   Arguments of Modern Christian Sects Against the Latter-day Saints — jodcopy citation
2. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   The Lost Tribes.--Concerning the deported--the famous "Lost Tribes"--very little is now known. Josephus, the Jewish historian, who wrote during the first century after Christ, states that they were then beyond the Euphrates; and Esdras, in the Apocrypha, declares that they went a journey of a year and a half into "the north country."
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1982·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   Later the same day, as Cleopas and another journeyed to Emmaus, Jesus, unrecognized, drew near and went with them. When he inquired into the nature of their conversation, they repeated to him the reports of the women. At their seeming doubt he said, “O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.” Then opened he their understanding of the scriptures concerning him. Tarrying at Emmaus, “he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.” (See Luke 24:13–31 .)
   The Resurrection of Jesus — cojccopy citation
4. 1992·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   Let me recall one of the great stories of Christ’s triumph over that which seems to test us and try us and bring fear to our hearts. As Christ’s disciples set out on one of their frequent journeys across the Sea of Galilee, the night was dark and the elements were strong and contrary. The waves were boisterous and the wind was bold, and these mortal, frail men were frightened. Unfortunately “there was no one with them … to calm and save [them], for Jesus was alone upon the [shore].”
   The Beacon in the Harbor of Peace — cojccopy citation
5. 1999·James E. Faust·Apostle
   Early next morning, he took the two horses and the buffalo meat and reached Ice Springs Bench. There he shot another buffalo, even though it was rare to find buffalo in this area this late in the season. After he had cut the meat into long strips, he loaded up his horses and resumed his journey. And now I quote from Eph’s own narrative:
   Obedience: The Path to Freedom — cojccopy citation
6. 2004·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   Olive Davies has passed on to her reward, there to meet her faithful husband and together continue an eternal journey. In a grandson’s heart there will ever remain those words, “Choose the right when a choice is placed before you. In the right the Holy Spirit guides.”
   Choose You This Day — cojccopy citation